[US Entertainment] From web dramas to Oscars

Chapter 48

Remember Gregor, yes, the first film critic who gave "The Tuner" a good review.The chairman of the jury at the Berlin Film Festival.In fact, he and Fopper had always been in close contact.Gregor admired Fopper very much, because Fopper's acting skills in "The Tuner" conquered him.People are so wonderful sometimes.Gregor was overwhelmed with Fopper's kindness in just one movie.Even though Fopper is far away in Hollywood, the two of them often communicate by phone.Gregor even introduced some of his close friends to Fopper.

And one of them is Tom Tykwer.After meeting Tom Tykwer, Fopper chatted with him and talked about movies.And of course.We talked about a novel that one of them wanted to shoot and the other wanted to act--"Perfume".

"Perfume", or "The Story of a Murderer", this novel is a novel created by German writer Patrick Suskind.After the novel was published in 1985, because of its unique conception and profound meaning, it became the best-selling German novel in history and caused a sensation in the entire literary world.

The story of the novel takes place in Paris in the 18th century, and the author uses a poor narrative technique to describe the twisted story of the hero.

Grenouille was born in a poor family in Paris, and in a smelly fish stall.But contrary to the stench, Grenouille was born with an incredible ability to distinguish perfume, and at the same time, he was also intoxicated by the unique perfume in the world.In order to make the world's unique perfume, he killed dozens of girls, and then used the girl's cash to make perfume.In the end, because of the one-of-a-kind fragrance, he embarked on a path of self-destruction.This novel is shocking.

Such a famous novel, why has no one filmed it after 20 years?Because this novel not only requires the superb performance of the actors, but also has higher requirements for the director.Because "Perfume" is a 'horror story to smell with your nose'.It's like what a comment in "Perfume" said: it is a mixture of evil, treachery, blood, rancidity and aroma, as well as the desire hidden deep in the heart that may erupt at any time... This kind of carnival-like narrative is both unimaginable and intriguing. Traceable, and thus fascinating.

And many stories can be vividly represented in the movie.But "Perfume" is different, because its biggest highlight is the taste!

That's right, it's the smell, the unique smell, the intoxicating smell that even death row prisoners are regarded as gods after smelling it.Because of the most primitive and crazy taste of human beings.How to express such a taste?All directors will never touch this movie unless they can overcome this difficulty.But I have to say that if this movie is successfully shot, it will be countless honors.

In Fopper's memory, this novel will of course be put on the big screen in the future, and the box office is as high as [-] million US dollars.And the premise of this [-] million US dollars is that almost only Europe broadcasts this movie.In other words, the United States, the world's largest box office, has never broadcast this movie on a large scale.In other words, they just played two symbolic games and it was over.

And it has made great achievements in the box office, and of course it is the same in the awards. In the year when "Perfume" was released, "Perfume" basically swept the German film festivals!

Fopper wanted to be in the film, and indeed the novel "Perfume" is one of Fopper's favorite novels.Now that there is hope for a role in one of your favorites.So why not get it right?

The protagonist is French?This is no problem, in fact, when Director Tykwer first mentioned this question, Fopper was very quick to give them an answer.with makeup.

Such cross-ethnic make-up is not uncommon in movies.Of course, many movies will add special effects in post to make them look more real.Therefore, this problem was undoubtedly solved by Fopper.Of course Director Tykwer knew about this method, but he still couldn't agree with Fopper's approach as he strived for perfection.So the two had a little friction.And this is why Fopper asked Yuqing to get the copyright of "Perfume" as soon as possible.Because as long as the perfume is available.The Tykwer director, who they desperately wanted to make the movie, would have delivered himself.

It can't be blamed on Fopper being too scheming.Because Fopper himself can't help it.Hollywood is a very weird world, or the movie world is like that.Movies that explode at the box office often make it to the top of the film festival, and some don't even make it to the finalists.And what are the films that can participate in the shortlist?It can be said that they are basically biographies, and such movies bring too many national and racial elements.No matter how famous Fopper is as a yellow man, it is impossible for the film company to use such a gimmick to let Fopper shoot.So, I want to be an actor.Looking through the memory of the future, Fopper knew that he could not make a mistake.Those who can let him play, gain fame and affirmation of acting skills.He must participate, even if he cannot participate, he must participate by force.At the Oscars, unless your opponents that year were all soft-footed shrimps, otherwise all actor winners are a process of accumulation of fame and acting skills.

And Fopper wants to become a movie star, at least he thinks it will be impossible within a few years.If you're lucky, it's already good to go to the Oscars to get a sense of presence.

The movie "Perfume" is a classic, very classic, and of course there is nothing wrong with Fopper.But the wonder is that "Perfume" is a movie that many people dare not touch.Because you play him well, you can become a star in the acting school, not to mention popular in the entire movie circle.At least among academic film critics who value acting skills, you will be a benchmark.And if you don't act well... the big hat of overreaching will definitely be placed on your head.

Fopper, who has the memory of the original version, was originally on the hook. He has more than ten years of acting skills, plus he has the comparison of the original film, and he also knows the various comments and shortcomings of the subsequent films.As a matter of course, he has sufficient confidence in the performance and combination of the movie "Perfume".At least, he felt that as long as he could overcome the problem of yellow people disguised as white people, then nothing else would be a problem.

And this is actually not difficult to say.Fopper's facial features are much deeper than those of ordinary yellow people.And with a height of 1.8 meters, he is not considered a dwarf in European and American society.So as long as the makeup artist is a master.Then all problems can be solved.

Talked to Yuqing about the basic pros and cons and various situations.Knowing the current situation, Yuqing immediately stated that he would definitely get the copyright of "Perfume".For Fopper's faltering situation in Hollywood.Yuqing, who was not a manager, understood better.So Fopper told me that this "Perfume" movie is not to mention what kind of awards it can bring to Fopper, but also fame.But just saying that it can greatly increase Fopper's weight in the Oscars, and may even become a stepping stone to the Oscars, this is enough for Yuqing to work hard for it.Therefore, Yuqing immediately said that he would use all his strength to make use of the relationship with Germany in the future, and he was not enough to make up for Martina.In short, she will definitely get the copyright of "Perfume", and at the same time, if she has the ability, she will also get Director Tykwer along with it.

Although in Yuqing's impression, the director Tykwer is not well-known.But Fopper said that after studying the film "Perfume" for a long time, he no longer expressed doubts about the people who may be the most dramatic to shoot "Perfume".

"Since that's the case, I'll rely on you." After Fopper said to Yuqing with an attitude of "you can do everything", he packed up and went back to the set.After all, it's still too early for "Perfume" and so on. Talking about it now is just standing in the latrine and not shitting.Anyway, even if it can be shot, the movie will have to be postponed to 2005 or 2006.

After all, more than half of 2004 has passed, and it is already November.Shooting "Perfume" at this time was not worth the loss, because it couldn't keep up with the 2005 Oscar.And the reason why "Perfume" may be released in 2006... that is because the film Perfume has very high requirements for directors, and it is definitely a film with the best director level.And the Oscar-winning movie next year... hehe.No matter which soul it is, as a gay, will the movie released in 2005 have no impression?

This film, which won both the Oscar and the best film award at the world's three major film festivals, can be said to be one of the few classics in the world that has won such honors at the same time. "Perfume" to fight him to the death?Fopper is not stupid, he needs to see the situation first, of course, early release has the advantages of early release.So Fopper will not be in a hurry about this matter.At the same time, "Perfume" has very high requirements for actors, so after everything is settled, it will be Tykwer's turn to think about it.

Of course, the above are all considered for Tykwer.Because Fopper knows, even if "Perfume" was released in 2005.At most, he is nominated for a nomination, and he wants to become the best actor in one fell swoop like the Venice Film Festival.Don't even think about it.Not only because there is no such precedent and it will not be opened like this, but also because the opponents for the Oscar in 2005 are very strong.To be honest, Fopper is a little unconfident. After all, in Fopper's mind, Heath Ledger's acting skills are already classic enough.He doesn't even have an Oscar winner, so can he win it himself?